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Daniel Fechtner, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Grand Rapids, MI, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

DanielFechtnerMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Grand Rapids, MI

Neurorehabilitation

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

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Summary

  • Board-certified PM&R physician, administrator, and educator known for improving quality of care and achieving program growth in diverse hospital settings. Proven track record of launching and leading a successful residency program. Versatile, adaptable, and strategic leader managing complex systems in a dynamic healthcare environment.

    Specialties:
    - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    - Physician Administration
    - Graduate Medical Education
    - Advanced Spasticity Management

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1988
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1986 - 1986
  • Christiana Care Health Services
    Christiana Care Health ServicesInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2014
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2013
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 1985 - 1999
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Grand Rapids Magazine, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Local Man Returns Home After 5-Month Stay in Hospital Battling COVID-19
    Local Man Returns Home After 5-Month Stay in Hospital Battling COVID-19February 7th, 2021
  • Woman Has Miracle Baby Despite Spinal Stroke
    Woman Has Miracle Baby Despite Spinal StrokeOctober 15th, 2018
  • Hospital Develops Residency Program
    Hospital Develops Residency ProgramJune 2nd, 2016

Committees

  • Member at Large, Medical Executive Committee 2021 - Present
  • Chair, Hospital Performance Improvement and Risk Management Committee 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations